Can we substitute great no of light sources what we have during night time with one great source ? We are utilising more electric power during night times just to get light.This is being done by individuals.Can a common light source at a great height and with great volume replace it.What i mean to say is %26quot;an artificial sun%26quot; during night time.this may be a common one for entire earth or different ones for a different areas.

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This has been proposed many times to lengthen growing seasons, and using less enegry; sending giant reflective dishes into orbit. The problem is the near continuous half-day-light would be unhealthy for sleep patterns both for animal and man. Especially those of us who have enough trouble going to sleep. 100% 1 Vote

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• Not economically. The 1/r^2 losses would make it impractical. 0% 0 Votes